Rossy designed and built his own jetman system - a backpack with carbon-fibre wings spanning about two metres, powered by four attached jet engines modified from large model aircraft engines.

It can reach speeds of 300 kilometres (185 miles) per hour.

'Jetman' Yves Rossy flies over Japan's Mount Fuji (AP)

The seasoned aviator, currently a captain with Swiss International Air Lines on sabbatical leave, said the 3,776-metre Mt Fuji had been an awe-inspiring location.

"It's really impressive. It's a perfect form, a huge mountain, a huge volcano, a presence that you can feel on ground and also in the air."

In previous stunts Rossy has crossed the English Channel, flown over the Grand Canyon and soared above the scenic Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, as well as flying in formation with jet airplanes and a Spitfire fighter.